HIGH SCHOOL: Three-sport standout in lacrosse, football, and basketball at Sayville High School...three-year starting midfielder in lacrosse, leading squads to combined mark of 23-10 his final two seasons...earned honorable mention All-American honors as a senior when he also was named first team All-Long Island...earned all-league and all-county honors three times...league Rookie of the Year...played tight end and defensive back in football and led team to 11-0 record and Long Island championship as a senior...team received Rutgers Trophy as top team on Long Island...earned all-county and all-conference honors and played in Long Island vs. New York City All-Star game...two-year starting point guard in basketball...member of Key Club...peer mediator.

AT DELAWARE: Outstanding prospect who should battle for a starting spot in his freshman season for the Blue Hens...two-way midfielder known for his hustle...athletic player who is great finisher and dodger.

PERSONAL: Matthew John “Matt” Messina (“muh-seen-uh”)...born March 19, 1987...son of John and Erin Messina...health and physical education major at Delaware...works as a lifeguard at the beach during the summer...enjoyed video game and watching football in his spare time...oldest of four children...father is a New York City fireman.